John Eliot Gardiner

Synopsis

Sir John Eliot Gardiner is one of the world's most highly-regarded conductors of operatic and orchestral music. He first made his name in the field of Early Music, then, in 1990, he founded the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique, a period instrument orchestra dedicated to playing classical and Romantic music. This programme focuses on Gardiner's work with this orchestra, which brings a new and exciting perspective to some of the best-loved symphonic music.

Additional Info

• No: R0691
• Conductor: John Eliot Gardiner
• Orchestra: Orchestre Révolutionnaire & Romantique
• Production year: 1996
• Run time: 00:52:00
• Director: Tony Knox
• Producers: RM Arts/South Bank Show - LWTP
• Format: HDTV